Crochet Clutch Pattern (Beginner Friendly!)
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This bag is just what you need for a trip to the beach bar!
This bag will go with any of your summer outfits and will compliment your beach cover-ups and swimwear.
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An Easy Level Crochet Pattern
This pattern is for anyone who is an advanced beginner.
This free crochet pattern uses basic techniques, including; how to chain and single crochet.
I made the bag using super bulky yarn weight cotton yarn – Lion Brand Fast Track yarn in the color‘ Chopper grey’ (149) and some leftovers I had from a coral t-shirt yarn from Hooked Zpagetti.
Both yarns are so great to crochet with, even though the t-shirt yarn has quite a bit of stretch compared to the grey fast-track yarn.
I used my size 10mm (US N/15) crochet hook, which made the bag really fast to make.
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This pattern is great for any advanced beginner.
- You should be comfortable making a slip knot and creating a chain.
- You should be comfortable working single crochet – Video tutorial.
- You should also be comfortable reading crochet patterns.
- And understanding crochet abbreviations and terms.
- How to make tassels.
Crochet Clutch Pattern
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Notes
Skill Level – Easy
Update your summer wardrobe with this easy-peasy crochet handbag.
Crochet a length of fabric and fold it over – any beginner to crochet can have a go!
Make one for yourself or as a gift.
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Measurements
Gauge – 10 sts in 12 rows in 4 inches.
The dimensions of the finished bag are >
- Width = 10.5″ / 27 cm
- Height = 6.5″ / 16.5 cm
- Long Strap = 37″ / 94 cm
- Wrist Strap = 9″ / 23 cm
The Supplies You Need
Yarn
- 1 x skein of Lion Brand Fast Track yarn in the color ‘Chopper grey’ (149).
- Yarn substitute – Mixtape Yarn by Wool and the Gang.
- 250-gram roll = 130 meters (142 yds), 3.5 wpi.
- 1 x (I used leftovers) coral (06) t-shirt yarn from Hooked Zpagetti.
Hook size
- 1 x 10 mm crochet hook (US N15).
Notions
- Darning needle/yarn needle for sewing.
- Tape measure.
- Scissors.
- Stitch Markers.
Other Materials
- Silver bag clips (1.5 inches) and rings x 2 (1 inch) for long bag straps.
- Silver ring x 1 for the wrist strap (1 inch).
- Silver ring x 1 for tassel decoration (1 inch).
Abbreviations
The pattern is written using US terms and abbreviations.
You can find a free PDF of both US and UK terms and abbreviations here.
- Ch – Chain
- SC – Single crochet
- Rep – Repeat
- sl st – slip stitch
Pattern Instructions
Bag body >
Yarn A – Coral
Yarn B – Grey
- Make a slip knot with Yarn A and chain 21.
- Row 1 – Insert hook into the 2nd ch from the hook and SC into every ch, ch1, turn
- Rep row 1 until the piece measures = 5′′
- Change to Yarn B and continue to rep row 1 until the whole piece measures 18.5″ from the first chain edge.
- Cut a length of yarn and pull through the last loop to secure.
Making up >
Stitch the grey side seams together leaving the coral bag flap to reach over the main body of the bag.
Bag Straps >
Front bag strap >
- This plaited strap in Yarn B is to keep the front bag flap closed.
- To make this – cut 6 lengths of grey yarn 23″ long.
- Knot one end and braid, then knot the other end, then feed one knotted end through a crochet stitch hole in the back of the bag on one side and again on the other side, where you want the flap to be held down.
- Please see the photo below for reference.
Crossbody strap >
- With Yarn B – CH 76, then SC into every stitch.
- Cut yarn and secure the last loop.
- Stitch the ends of the bag strap into the silver rings that are attached to the silver bag clips.
- Then you can easily attach/detach these to the sides of your bag.
- Please see the photo below for reference.
Wrist Strap >
- With Yarn A – CH 36, then SC into every stitch.
- Cut yarn and secure the last loop.
- Place a silver ring onto the strap, then stitch or crochet the ends together.
- Then you can swap the wrist strap for the body strap easily.
- Please see the photo below for reference.
Making The Tassel
- To make the tassel decoration, cut 8 lengths of Yarn A – 16″ long.
- Feed through the ring and pull it through, so the yarn is hanging loosely over the ring, then with an extra piece of yarn that measures 16″ long, wrap it around the top section of the tassel and secure it in place.
- Cut the bottom of the tassel to make the yarn strands the same length when hanging.
- Please see the photos for reference.
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